BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//City of Manassas Tourism - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://visitmanassas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for City of Manassas Tourism REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T200000 DTSTAMP:20261006T163556Z CREATED:20251028T131030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T163556Z UID:10000265-1796400000-1796414400@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Santa Lights Christmas & Holiday Market DESCRIPTION:Santa Lights Manassas (also known as the Tree Lighting) has been a community tradition for over 32 years! The Holiday Market opens at 4 p.m.\, featuring local producers\, hand-crafted treasures\, artisans\, and food vendors at the Manassas Train Depot parking lot. While kids wait for Santa to arrive by train shortly after 6 p.m.\, parents can shop! Hot chocolate\, coffee\, and other tempting treats will be available. Pick up those last-minute holiday gifts! \n\n\n\nAfter the tree lighting\, Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children and listen to their holiday wishes at the Santa Tent near Harris Pavilion. Families can enjoy free wagon rides and the Harris Pavilion Ice Rink will be open for twirls on the ice! Manassas Museum and gift shop will also be open along with downtown shops and restaurants to make it a full\, festive evening! URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/santa-lights-christmas-and-holiday-market-2026/ LOCATION:Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Featured,Holiday,Live Music & Entertainment,Manassas Museum Event,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Santa-Lights-Manassas-12-4-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T202040Z CREATED:20231016T135050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T202040Z UID:10000332-1796464800-1796473800@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Greater Manassas Christmas Parade DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade with a celebration theme: 80 Years. Still Sleighin'. Held every first Saturday in December\, this annual tradition continues to gather residents and visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas for our annual parade\, complete with marching bands\, floats\, high-flying balloons\, and more. The parade sets the mood for the holiday season and has become a family tradition with multiple generations lined up to watch! \n\n\n\nThe parade route travels from Mathis Avenue near Carriage Lane or Reb Yank Drive\, turns onto Sudley Road\, continues along Prescott Avenue and Center Street through Historic Downtown\, then turns onto Peabody Street\, and ends near the Courthouse on Lee Avenue or Mosby Street. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/greater-manassas-christmas-parade/ LOCATION:Historic Downtown Manassas\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States CATEGORIES:Date Night,Family Friendly,Featured,Holiday,Live Music & Entertainment,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/80th-Christmas-Parade-12-5-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manassas Christmas Parade":MAILTO:info@gmchristmasparade.org GEO:38.792244;-77.511522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Downtown Manassas 9431 West Street Manassas VA 20110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9431 West Street:geo:-77.511522,38.792244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260917T133650Z CREATED:20241107T152252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133650Z UID:10000673-1796551200-1796565600@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides DESCRIPTION:Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free\, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6\, 13\, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City! URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-6/ LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carriage-Rides-random-pix-2025-Christmas-12-3-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000 DTSTAMP:20261020T140749Z CREATED:20231016T141649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T140749Z UID:10000666-1797064200-1797084000@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Santa Train Rides DESCRIPTION:🚂 All Aboard the VRE Santa Train: Don't miss the 2026 Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Santa Train! Passengers young and old love this annual tradition of round-trip excursions from Historic Downtown Manassas to a local station. VRE trains depart from the Manassas Railroad Depot at 8:30 a.m.\, 10 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, and 1 p.m. \n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales start Mon.\, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. through Eventbrite until sold out (NO in-person ticket sales available). All tickets are non-refundable and all passengers — regardless of age — require a ticket. NOTE: Regular VRE tickets will not be honored for this special event\, and tickets WILL NOT be sold at the station the day of the train rides\, and must be purchased prior to the event. (Tickets are non-refundable and are limited to six per person.) \n\n\n\nVRE Santa Trains work in conjunction with Marine Corps Toys for Tots\, so visitors are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the Santa Train so gifts can go to less fortunate children in the Virginia area. VRE will not collect cash donations onboard\, but donations can be made online at Toys for Tots. \n\n\n\n⛸️ Ice Skating at the Harris Pavilion: Experience the joy of ice skating at the Harris Pavilion! \n\n\n\n🛍️ Shop Local in Historic Downtown: Explore a variety of shops and dining for gifts and gift cards — perfect for holiday treats or something for yourself! URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/santa-train-rides-2026/ LOCATION:Manassas Train Depot Parking Lot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Market,Holiday,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Santa-Train-Manassas-larger.png ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Railway Express (VRE)":MAILTO:gotrains@vre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260917T133741Z CREATED:20221003T212038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133741Z UID:10000210-1797156000-1797170400@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides DESCRIPTION:Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free\, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6\, 13\, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City! URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-13/ LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carriage-Rides-random-pix-2025-Christmas-12-3-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260917T133830Z CREATED:20221003T211839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133830Z UID:10000209-1797760800-1797775200@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Carriage Rides DESCRIPTION:Step into a horse-drawn carriage for a free\, magical ride through Historic Downtown Manassas the first three Sundays in December 2026 (Dec. 6\, 13\, 20) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides start at the Manassas Railroad Depot and trot around the holiday-decorated City! URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/christmas-carriage-rides-20/ LOCATION:Manassas Railroad Depot\, 9431 West Street\, Manassas\, Virginia\, 20110\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Holiday,Winter Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carriage-Rides-random-pix-2025-Christmas-12-3-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T194947Z CREATED:20241023T171205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T194947Z UID:10002974-1800093600-1800108000@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195037Z CREATED:20241023T171525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195037Z UID:10002975-1800698400-1800712800@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-2/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195156Z CREATED:20241023T171727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195156Z UID:10002976-1801303200-1801317600@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-3/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195245Z CREATED:20241023T171837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195245Z UID:10002977-1801908000-1801922400@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-4/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195332Z CREATED:20241023T172004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195332Z UID:10002978-1802512800-1802527200@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-5/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195419Z CREATED:20241023T172116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195419Z UID:10002979-1803117600-1803132000@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-6/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195458Z CREATED:20241023T172533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195458Z UID:10002980-1803722400-1803736800@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-7/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195547Z CREATED:20241023T172646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195547Z UID:10002981-1804327200-1804341600@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-8/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195631Z CREATED:20241023T172800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195631Z UID:10002982-1804932000-1804946400@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-9/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T140000 DTSTAMP:20261014T195722Z CREATED:20241023T173032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T195722Z UID:10002983-1805536800-1805551200@visitmanassas.org SUMMARY:Winter Market 2027 DESCRIPTION:Get cozy on Saturdays at the Winter Market 2027\, Jan. 16 through March 20\, in Historic Downtown Manassas that brings together the best regional farms and creators. Shop pasture-raised meats\, tasty baked goods\, preserves\, crafts\, and more. Stay connected to the local food economy while discovering unique cold-season flavors and gifts. URL:https://visitmanassas.org/event/winter-market-2027-10/ LOCATION:Water Tower Lot (Prince William Street)\, 9116 Prince William Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://visitmanassas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMI-Winter-Market-2027-Jan.-16-March-20-2027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Manassas%2C Inc. (HMI)":MAILTO:info@historicmanassasinc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR